Enterprise Ireland
I appointed Mr Hugh Cooney as Chairperson of the Board of Enterprise Ireland with effect from 1 November 2008.
Shannon Development
Two appointments were made to the Board of Shannon Development in May 2008. Dr Roger Downer was reappointed and Dr Richard Sadlier was appointed on 7 May 2008.
Science Foundation Ireland
Three appointments were made to the Board of Science Foundation Ireland on 25th July 2008. I re-appointed Dr Pat Fottrell as Chairperson of the SFI Board and reappointed Dr Jim Mountjoy and Mr Peter Mac Donagh as members of the Board.
FÁS
I appointed Mr Dermot Nolan to the Board of FÁS on 10 October 2008
Expert Group on Future Skills Needs
I appointed Mr Tony O'Donoghue to the Expert Group on Future Skills Needs on 10 June 2008
Management Development Council
I appointed Ms Gail Warrick to the Management Development Council on 30 July 2008
Labour Court
I reappointed Mr Peter D.R. Murphy as a member of the Labour Court on 12 September 2008.